Safety Guidelines - Definitions; Important Safety Instructions; Power Cord Safety - Black+Decker BC15BD Instruction Manual

This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device
may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that
may cause undesired operation.
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of
the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential
installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used
in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no
guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If equipment does cause harmful interference to radio
or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to
correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
Changes or modifications not approved by the party responsible for compliance could void user's authority to operate the
equipment.
SAFETY GUIDELINES / DEFINITIONS
DANGER: Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious
injury.
WARNING: Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious
injury.
CAUTION: Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in minor or moderate
injury.
CAUTION: Used without the safety alert symbol indicates potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result
in property damage.
RISK OF UNSAFE OPERATION. When using tools or equipment, basic safety precautions should always be
followed to reduce the risk of personal injury. Improper operation, maintenance or modification of tools or
equipment could result in serious injury and property damage. There are certain applications for which tools
and equipment are designed. Black & Decker strongly recommends that this product NOT be modified and/or
used for any application other than for which it was designed. Read and understand all warnings and operating
instructions before using any tool or equipment.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

WARNING: This product or its power cord contains lead, a chemical known to the State of California to cause
cancer and birth defect or other reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling.
GENERAL SAFETY WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS FOR ALL BATTERY
CHARGERS
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING: Read all instructions before operating product. Failure to follow all instructions listed
below may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious injury.
• The BC15BD was designed for household use only. The BC25BD and BC40BD were designed for both
household and commercial use.
• Avoid dangerous environments. Don't use battery chargers in damp or wet locations. Do not use the
charger in the rain.
• Keep children away from the charging area. Keep the charger away from children. This is not a toy!
• Store indoors. When not in use, battery chargers should be stored indoors in dry, and high or locked-up
places – out of reach of children.
• Unplug the battery charger when not in use.
• Check for damaged parts. Any part that is damaged should be properly repaired or replaced by manufacturer
unless otherwise indicated elsewhere in this instruction manual before further use.
• FIRST AID – Skin: if battery acid comes in contact with skin, rinse immediately with water, then wash
thoroughly with soap and water. If redness, pain, or irritation occurs, seek immediate medical attention.
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Eyes: If battery acid comes in contact with eyes, flush eyes immediately, for a minimum of 15 minutes and
seek immediate medical attention.
LCD liquid crystal display: If liquid crystal comes in contact with your skin: Wash area off completely with
plenty of water. Remove contaminated clothing. If liquid crystal gets into your eye: Flush the affected eye with
clean water and then seek medical attention. If liquid crystal is swallowed: Flush your mouth thoroughly with
water. Drink large quantities of water and induce vomiting. Then seek medical attention.
SPECIFIC SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR POWER CORDS
• Don't abuse cord. Never carry appliance by cord or yank it to disconnect from receptacle. Keep cord from
heat, oil, and sharp edges. Pull by plug rather than cord when unplugging the unit.
• Ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI) protection should be provided on the circuits or outlets to be used.
Receptacles are available having built in GFCI protection and may be used for this measure of safety.
DANGER – Never alter AC cord or plug provided – if it will not fit the outlet, have aproper outlet installed
by a qualified electrician. Improper connection can result in a risk of an electric shock.
Extension Cords
• An extension cord should not be used unless absolutely necessary. Use of an improper extension cord
could result in a risk of fire and electric shock, and will void warranty.
If an extension cord must be used, make sure your extension cord is in good condition. When using an
extension cord, be sure to use one heavy enough to carry the current your product will draw. An undersized
cord will cause a drop in line voltage resulting in loss of power and overheating. The following table shows the
correct size to use depending on cord length and nameplate ampere rating. If in doubt, use the next heavier
gauge. The smaller the gauge number, the heavier the cord.
Recommended Minimum AWG Size for Extension Cords for Battery Chargers
AC Input Rating
Amperes
Equal to or But less
25 (7.6)
greater than than
0 2
2 3
3 4
4 5
5 6
6 8
8 10
10 12
12 14
14 16
16 18
18 20

Power Cord Safety

The BC15BD and BC25BD have polarized plugs (one blade is wider than the other) as a safety feature. This
plug will fit into a polarized outlet only one way. If the plug does not fit fully into the outlet, reverse the plug. If it
still does not fit, contact a qualified electrician. Do not attempt to defeat this safety feature.
The BC40BD battery charger is for use on a nominal 120-volt circuit, and has a grounding plug that looks like
the plug illustrated in the sketch A in the illustration that follows. A temporary adapter, which looks like the
adapter illustrated in sketches B and C, may be used to connect this plug to a two-pole receptacle as shown
in sketch B if a properly grounded outlet is not available. The temporary adapter should be used only until a
properly grounded outlet can be installed by a qualified electrician.
DANGER: Before using adapter as illustrated, be certain that center screw of outlet plate is grounded. The
green-colored rigid ear or lug extending from adapter must be connected to a properly grounded outlet– make
certain it is grounded. If necessary, replace original outlet cover plate screw with a longer screw that will secure
adapter ear or lug to outlet cover plate and make ground connection to grounded outlet.
American Wire Gage (AWG) Size of Cord
Length of Cord, feet (m)
50 (15.2) 100 (30.5) 150 (45.6)
18 18 18 16
18 18 16 14
18 18 16 14
18 18 14 12
18 16 14 12
18 16 12 10
18 14 12 10
16 14 10 8
16 12 10 8
16 12 10 8
14 12 8 8
14 12 8 6
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